Inhalt: Whether you want to drift along Halong Bay, marvel at the Golden Hands Bridge, or hike in Ba Vi National Park, the local Fodor's travel experts in Vietnam are here to help! 'Fodor's Essential Vietnam' guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Essential Vietnam travel guide includes: An illustrated ultimate experiences guide to the top things to see and do. Multiple itineraries to effectively organize your days and maximize your time. More than 25 detailed maps to help you navigate confidently. Color photos throughout to spark your wanderlust! Honest recommendations from locals on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more. Photo-filled 'best of' features on 'Vietnam's Natural Wonders,' 'Vietnam's Temples and Pagodas,' and more. Trip-planning tools and practical tipsincluding when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money. Historical and cultural insights providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more. Special features on 'What to Buy' and 'What to Eat and Drink.' Local writers to help you find the under-the-radar gems. Vietnamese Language primer with useful words and essential phrases. Up-to-date coverage on: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Vi National Park, the Mekong Delta, Hoi An, and more.